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Judge pulls out of SBF-FTX case citing husband’s law firm’s advisory link

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Judge pulls out of SBF-FTX case citing husband's law firm's advisory link

The ongoing legal proceedings around former FTX CEO

On Dec. 22, SBF was released on a $250 million bail bond based on a written promise to appear for future court appearances and not engage in illegal activity.

However, the bail raised eyebrows considering that SBF previously claimed to possess less than $100,000 amid bankruptcy filing.

The personal recognizance bail allowed Bankman-Fried to walk out of prison without making any actual payment. The bail was approved against a collateral property owned by his parents, a relative and a family friend.